This week in Coral Springs: MLK Day activities, laughter and learning every day
Find things to do with kids and ways to give back on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and learn new things throughout the week.
Live local entertainment continues, too, with nights full of music and theater fun for all ages.
Here’s what’s happening in and around Coral Springs from Monday, Jan. 19, through Thursday, Jan. 22:
Monday
Pickleball fundraiser (8 to 11 a.m.)
Join fellow parents at The Next Chapter Foundation’s inaugural pickleball clinic and free play fundraiser to improve your game and donate to support single parents whose children are undergoing cancer treatments. Tickets are not required — organizers encourage attendees to pay what they can. They’re also looking for volunteers to assist with childcare. Learn more on Facebook.
MLK Tribute celebration in Parkland (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Head to Pine Trails Park Ampitheater for music, guest speakers, inspirational local performances, poetry and essays celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy. Food trucks will be available for dinner and snacking needs. Learn more on the city’s website.
Tuesday
Nature, Art and Service as Medicine author talk (2 to 3 p.m.)
Julia Hotz, a journalist and the author of “The Connection Cure,” will be featured on this week’s installment of the virtual Broward County Libraries speaker series. Hotz uses her book to explore how meaningful activities and interactions can help those facing some of the world’s most common mental and emotional struggles — and how readers can try it in their own lives. Registration is required. Learn more and sign up on the library events page.
Wednesday
Get free language resources through the library (1 to 2:30 p.m.)
Learn a new language, improve your English or brush up on your skills before leaving for a trip with Rosetta Stone — and do it for free through the Broward County Public Library. This guided session will explain how to sign up and use the service on your phone, computer, or other mobile device. Learn more on the library events page.
Craft corner at Coral Springs Museum of Art (6 to 8 p.m.)
Dive into watercolors with this monthly event, hosted by the local art museum. All materials and instruction are provided — all you have to do is show up. Attendance is free for museum members and $10 for non-members. Learn more and sign up online.
Stone Lace at Sharkey’s (7 p.m.)
Enjoy South Florida party rock covers from father-daughter duo Jim and Hailey Ezzell. Learn more on the Sharkey’s events page.
LiveFeed at The Walk (6 to 9 p.m.)
Enjoy a free, live show at The Walk as the local shopping hub brings back its family-firnedly concert series. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets and enjoy dinner or dessert from one of the shops nearby. Learn more on Facebook.
Thursday
Broward County Property Appraiser (10 a.m. to noon)
Want to save money on your property taxes? A representative will be at City Hall to answer your questions and provide helpful tips. Learn more on the city’s events website.
J.P. Taravella Drama presents: Harvey (7 p.m.)
High school students will perform Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy about Elwood P. Dowd, a charming, eccentric gentleman whose best friend is an invisible six‑foot‑tall rabbit. After Dowd’s sister is mistakenly institutionalized in his place, those around Elwood begin to question their own assumptions about sanity and acceptance. Learn more and purchase tickets on the J. P. Taravella High School website. Prices range from $9 to $14.
Fusion at Sharkey’s Bar and Grill (7 to 10 p.m.)
Enjoy happy hour specials and a singles mixer at Sharkey’s Bar and Grill, with live dance and disco music to get you in the groove. Learn more on the Sharkey’s website.
Recurring events
At the library
- Monday: Hot Topics conversation group
- Tuesday: Intermediate English; U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization class; English for all levels
- Wednesday: Alzheimer’s caregiver support group; U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization class
- Thursday: Bingo; English for beginners; Intermediate English
Games and hobbies
- Tuesday: Shut Up and Write meetup
- Wednesday: Magic the Gathering meetup
Fitness and wellness
- Monday: Morning yoga stretch
- Tuesday: Cypress Park tennis
- Thursday: Morning yoga stretch; Tai Chi; Cypress Park tennis
